Best Kankakee Podcasts (2025)

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#215: Beyond Belts: Duane Brumitt on Teaching Life Skills Through Martial Arts 41:21

2d ago41:21

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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raiser sits down with local martial arts instructor and Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy co-founder Duane Brumitt for an inspiring conversation about discipline, community, and the lifelong impact of teaching kids. Duane shares his journey from lifeguard and “ninja” big brother to respected martial ar…

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Manteno Robbery, ComEd Relief, Bond Sale, Gotion Lawsuit, NYC Deli Expansion 6:13

7d ago6:13

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor covers the top stories making headlines across the county. A nearly $10 million bond sale advances through the Kankakee City Council, aiming to support road repairs and emergency services. ComEd’s $10 million Customer Relief Fund closes just two weeks after launching due to overwhelming demand. I…

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The 2025 IHSA football games we can't wait for in Kankakee County 27:27

29d ago27:27

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Steve Soucie and Mason Schweizer discuss the upcoming IHSA football schedule release and how it affects teams in Kankakee County on the latest Friday Night Drive podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:45

1d ago4:45

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ISP continues search for alleged Gibson City shooter Authorities are still searching for a man accused of shooting two officers in Ford County over the weekend. State police say officers responded early Saturday to the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a naked man, identified as David Jordan. While making contact with Jordan at …

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 6:57

2d ago6:57

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Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week Manteno Police are looking into a burglary that happened last Saturday. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward. County Board sets officials salaries During Tuesday morning's Kankakee County Board meeting, the Board voted to set the State's Attorney's annual salary. The County Board also…

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 7:17

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Manhunt continues for Gibson City man Illinois State Police continue the search for the man believed to have been responsible for shooting two police officers and setting fire to a home in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say officers responded about 2:30 Saturday morning to the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a na…

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Monday, August 11, 2025 6:30

4d ago6:30

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Man wanted in Gibson City shooting Illinois State Police are investigating after two police officers were shot in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say it was just after 2:30 Saturday morning when officers were called to a report of a naked man, identified as 70-year-old David D Jordan of Gibson City, walking in the 100 block of Ash Stre…

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Friday, August 8, 2025 10:22

7d ago10:22

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One killed in Rte 50 crash Illinois State Police are investigating after another fatal crash this morning at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County. Reports say the crash happened just after 7:30 this morning and involved three vehicles. Troopers say three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries and one o…

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Manteno Robbery, ComEd Relief, Bond Sale, Gotion Lawsuit, NYC Deli Expansion 7:02

7d ago7:02

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor covers the top stories making headlines across the county. A nearly $10 million bond sale advances through the Kankakee City Council, aiming to support road repairs and emergency services. ComEd’s $10 million Customer Relief Fund closes just two weeks after launching due to overwhelming demand. I…

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Thursday, August 7, 2025 7:17

8d ago7:17

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Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight The Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight at the Palzer Band Shell in Bird Park. The concert starts at seven o'clock tonight. Kankakee City Police report fight over a parking space Kankakee City Police report a fight Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, it w…

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 6:09

9d ago6:09

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Riverside Foundation names Samaritan of the Year The Riverside Healthcare Foundation's President's Circle dinner was held last night. The highlight of the night was the awarding of the 2025 Samaritan of the Year award. Last night's dinner was held at Riverside's Atrium Building on Kennedy Drive in Bradley. Gladiolus Fest begins today in Momence The…

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:52

9d ago9:52

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New subdivision planned for Bourbonnais Plans for a new subdivision are underway in the Village of Bourbonnais. During last night's Village Board meeting, trustees passed an ordinance approving a general development and phasing plan for the Pony Farm Subdivision, planned for the area across from Turnberry Subdivision west of town. Plans call for Po…

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#214: Jeff Cross on Refereeing, TikTok, Community, and Graveyard Caretaking 1:58:36

10d ago1:58:36

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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Drew Raiser sits down with Jeff Cross—local caretaker, social media creator, referee, and member of the Ordinary Dads group—for a lively and wide-ranging conversation about life in and around Kankakee. Jeff shares what it’s like to care for the Aroma Park Cemetery, his unexpected journey into cleaning graves…

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Monday, August 4, 2025 5:01

11d ago5:01

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Petition period starts tomorrow for March elections Nominating packets will be available starting tomorrow for anyone interested in running for an elected county position in the March primary. Hendrickson added that if you have any questions about the packets you can call the Kankakee County Clerk’s office. Lake Co IN Fair continues The Lake County…

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Friday, August 1, 2025 9:16

14d ago9:16

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What's going on around Kankakee County this weekend There's plenty to do in Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events. Kankakee County Fair Continues The Kankakee County Fair continues today at the fairgrounds just south of Kankakee. Health Fair tomorrow in Kankakee Hippocrates Medical Clinic in downtown Kankakee will host a …

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Deputy Injured in Stop, ComEd Scandal Sentencing, Airport Lockdown & National Night Out 6:47

14d ago6:47

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers a busy week across the county. A Kankakee County Sheriff’s deputy is injured during a traffic stop gone wrong in Bourbonnais. Anne Pramaggiore, former CEO of ComEd, is sentenced in the state’s high-profile bribery scandal involving Mike Madigan. Plus, the Greater Kankakee Airport is temporarily…

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Deputy Injured in Stop, ComEd Scandal Sentencing, Airport Lockdown & National Night Out 7:36

14d ago7:36

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers a busy week across the county. A Kankakee County Sheriff’s deputy is injured during a traffic stop gone wrong in Bourbonnais. Anne Pramaggiore, former CEO of ComEd, is sentenced in the state’s high-profile bribery scandal involving Mike Madigan. Plus, the Greater Kankakee Airport is temporarily…

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 7:40

15d ago7:40

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No injuries reported when semis collide just outside Manteno 5000 East Road and 9000 North Road east of Manteno were closed for about three hours yesterday after two semi trucks collided. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened around 1 yesterday afternoon when the semi traveling south on 5000 east road turned on 90…

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:22

16d ago6:22

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Kankakee County Fair opens today The Kankakee County Fair opens today at the fairgrounds just south of Kankakee. Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week Kankakee County Sheriff's Police are looking for information about an attempted burglary that happened July 21st at a shed in rural Reddick. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash r…

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#213: James LeRoy, Glue Man Vintage, Vintage Threads, Local Music 34:27

17d ago34:27

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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raiser takes us inside Glue Man Vintage, a colorful and eclectic vintage shop in Kankakee County run by James Leroy, his former coworker and now local business owner. James opens up about the journey from thrifting enthusiast to shop owner, sharing how his love for music and vintage finds merged in…

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 6:19

17d ago6:19

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Livingston County Task Force arrests Kankakee man A Kankakee man has been arrested by Fairbury Police following an investigation into alleged sex crimes against a child. According to a press release from the Crimes Happening Against Our Students Task Force, 42 year old Jacob D. McCorkle of Kankakee was taken into custody by Fairbury Police early Mo…

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Monday, July 28, 2025 5:12

18d ago5:12

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Notable Night Sky News Time now to find out what's happening overhead this week. MSMF Scholarship Winners The Merchant Street Music Fest Music Education Scholarship Winners were announced Saturday at the fest in Kankakee. King said they received over 30 applicants for the music education scholarship this year and plan to offer the scholarships agai…

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Friday, July 25, 2025 7:15

21d ago7:15

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Drought concerns deepen Despite recent rains, drought concerns continue to worsen across the county. The latest map released Thursday by the US Drought Monitor now puts 10 percent of Kankakee County in the "severe drought" category, with just over 70 percent of the county in "moderate drought" and the remaining 20 percent listed as "abnormally dry"…

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Stolen Car Chase, Manteno Tensions, ‘Good Trouble’ Rally Unites Kankakee, and More 10:21

21d ago10:21

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In this week’s Kankakee Podcast News, Guest host Andrew McBurnie covers the headlines for Friday, July 25th, 2025. This episode dives into the heated Manteno Village Board meeting as residents call for unity, a high-speed carjacking chase that ended in a crash in Bradley, and a powerful “Good Trouble Lives On” rally honoring John Lewis’s legacy. Pl…

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Stolen Car Chase, Manteno Tensions, ‘Good Trouble’ Rally Unites Kankakee, and More 11:09

21d ago11:09

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On this week’s Kankakee Podcast News, guest host Andrew McBurnie brings you the top stories for Friday, July 25th, 2025. Highlights include the impactful Bike Against Violence ride through city streets, the Kankakee City Council’s approval of the 2026 budget, and all you need to know about the 15th annual Merchant Street MusicFest. Plus, hear about…

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Thursday, July 24, 2025 6:35

22d ago6:35

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Jasper County Fair continues today in Rensselaer The Jasper County fair is running all this week in Rensselaer Indiana. With a look at today's events. The fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rensselaer. Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series continues tonight The Kankakee Municipal Band Summer Concert Series continues tonight at…

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 5:14

23d ago5:14

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Heat and Health With temperatures in the 90's and a heat index over 100 for the next few days, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to avoid illnesses such as heat exhaustion. Chapman added you should avoid sun exposure for long periods of time when extreme heat watches and warnings are in place. If you do need to be out in the sun, Cha…

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 7:08

24d ago7:08

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Bourbonnais hires news Police Chief The Village of Bourbonnais has a new Police Chief. During last night's Village Board meeting, Mayor Jeff Keast announced his pick for law enforcement's top spot in the Village. That vote was not without its controversy as the majority of the trustees stated while giving their vote they had concerns about the way …

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#212: Truck'A'Junk: Stories From Kankakee’s Young Entrepreneurs 26:51

25d ago26:51

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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Drew Raisor sits down with Spencer Boudreau and Jacob Beck - the energetic duo behind Truck'A'Junk, Kankakee County’s up-and-coming junk removal service. The three dig into what it’s like to launch a new business from scratch, navigating everything from securing their first truck and trailer to landing …

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Monday, July 21, 2025 4:33

25d ago4:33

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Friday night crash kills one Illinois State Police report a two-car crash on Route 45/52 near Manteno Friday evening killed a Minooka man. According to reports, it was just after 8:30 Friday night when the car driven by 54-year-old Marc Eyman of Minooka was westbound on 10-thousand North Road, failed to stop at 45/52 and was hit broadside by a nort…

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These are the 2025 IHSA football games to watch in northern Illinois 37:22

28d ago37:22

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J.T. Pedelty, Eddie Carifio and Sam Ramirez react to the IHSA football schedule getting released in the latest Friday Night Drive podcast, and break down games in DeKalb and La Salle counties, along with the Sauk Valley region. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Friday, July 18, 2025 5:26

28d ago5:26

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Iroquois County Fair Friday The Iroquois County Fair continues today. The Iroquois County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds just outside Crescent City. What to do this weekend around Kankakee County It's another weekend and time to find out about some of the activities going on around the area with Nicole Gavin, Executive Director of Visi…

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Mall Makeover, West Nile Warning, Microburst Damage & JUMP Funding Loss 8:02

28d ago8:02

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On this week’s Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor dives into Bradley’s $6.5 million plan to redevelop Northfield Square Mall, the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in Kankakee County, and major storm damage at 315 Sports Park. We also cover two suspected arsons under investigation, the uncertain future of the JUMP! youth mentoring progra…

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Mall Makeover, West Nile Warning, Microburst Damage & JUMP Funding Loss 7:13

28d ago7:13

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On this week’s Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor dives into Bradley’s $6.5 million plan to redevelop Northfield Square Mall, the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in Kankakee County, and major storm damage at 315 Sports Park. We also cover two suspected arsons under investigation, the uncertain future of the JUMP! youth mentoring progra…

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2025 IHSA Football Schedule Preview from Friday Night Drive 28:58

29d ago28:58

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Steve Soucie and Josh Welge preview the 2025 IHSA high school football schedule, including games to watch and more in the latest Friday Night Drive podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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IHSA 2025 Football Schedule Release: Western Suburbs 29:25

29d ago29:25

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Friday Night Drive's Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz discuss what the IHSA football schedule will look like in the western suburbs for the 2025 season, games they are looking forward to, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:23

29d ago6:23

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Milner Media Farm Services Director Mike Perrine passes at 83 Word reached us Wednesday afternoon of the passing of Milner Media Farm Services Director Mike Perrine. Mike's radio career spanned some six decades, including a stint with Tribune Radio Networks, where he worked alongside industry giants Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson. In 1995 Mike c…

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week Local law enforcement agencies are investigating two burglaries that happened early Sunday morning. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward. Iroquois County Fair continues It’s day two of the Iroquois County Fair in Crescent City. The Iroquois County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairg…

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Iroquois County Deputies announce weekend arrests Iroquois County Sheriff's Police report a pair of weekend arrests. Friday night deputies were called to Loda for a disturbance. While investigating the disturbance, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police made contact with 33-year-old Skylar Cannon of Hoopeston. Cannon was found to be driving an allegedly …

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#211: Stories From April’s Yarn Factory Listeners 2:04:08

1M ago2:04:08

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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, host Bill Yonka welcomes a vibrant lineup of local storytellers as they share personal tales that connect, inspire, and resonate with the Kankakee community. Recorded in front of a live audience, July's Yarn Factory Listeners event takes listeners through a heartfelt and humorous journey—from misadventures o…

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Monday, July 14, 2025 5:05

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By Milner Media

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Friday, July 11, 2025: Drought updates, river dredging progress, weekend events, a burglary report, and the Newton County Fair. 7:20

1M ago7:20

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Drought concerns grow across the region Drought concerns are growing again across the area. The latest map just released today by the US Drought monitor puts about 19 percent of the county in "moderate drought". That number is unchanged from last week, but the other 81 percent of the county is now considered "abnormally dry", up from 64 percent las…

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Johnsonville Plant Closes, SNAP Work Rules Tighten, Hawkins Park Reopens, House Fire Displaces Four, and More 8:29

1M ago8:29

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On this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor breaks down the top local stories making headlines across the region. Johnsonville shocks the community with the sudden closure of its Momence plant, displacing 274 workers. In Limestone, Hawkins Park reopens after a $1.2 million renovation, while Manteno officials debate the future …

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Johnsonville Plant Closes, SNAP Work Rules Tighten, Hawkins Park Reopens, House Fire Displaces Four, and More 9:18

1M ago9:18

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On this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, host Drew Raisor breaks down the top local stories making headlines across the region. Johnsonville shocks the community with the sudden closure of its Momence plant, displacing 274 workers. In Limestone, Hawkins Park reopens after a $1.2 million renovation, while Manteno officials debate the future …

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Thursday, July 10, 2025: Busy weekend at "The Grove" in Bourbonnais, Bomb squad called in after grenade found in Wilmington home, Newton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues, Kankakee Municipal Band summer ... 8:51

1M ago8:51

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Busy weekend at "The Grove" in Bourbonnais Things are going to be busy at the Grover behind Village hall in Bourbonnais this weekend. Village of Bourbonnais Marketing and Community Engagement Director Lindy Casey says it all starts tonight with "Dinner and Movie on the Green". Casey says food and desert trucks will be available from five til eight …

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Wednesday, June 9, 2025: Crime Stoppers tip of the Week, Newton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues today, Kankakee County Board makes plans to buy hovercraft 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Crime Stoppers tip of the Week Local law enforcement continues to look for clues about who was involved in a fatal shooting the first of the year. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week Newton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues today The Newton County Punkin Vine Fair continues today.…

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Tuesday, June 8, 2025: Bourbonnais Trustees hear appropriations ordinance, Career Center Road study coming, Newton County Punkin' Vine Fair continues today 7:12

1M ago7:12

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Bourbonnais Trustees hear appropriations ordinance During Monday night's Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance that would set the legal spending limits on all funds in the village for the next fiscal year. Latz said the main reason for the about 300-thousand dollar drop in the budget was the completion …

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#210: Jake LaMore Says Farewell: Reflecting on Four Years of Kankakee Podcast 1:38:49

1M ago1:38:49

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In this heartfelt and reflective episode of the Kankakee Podcast, longtime host Jake LaMore sits in the guest seat for the very first time as he bids farewell to the show he founded and helped nurture into a community staple. Joined by co-hosts Drew Raiser and Andrew McBurney, Jake shares the story behind the podcast’s inception, the creative proce…

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Newton County Fair starts today, Haas holds school supply drive, Haas holds school supply drive 6:24

1M ago6:24

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Newton County Fair starts today The Newton County Punkin Vine Fair starts today. The fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds just outside Kentland. Haas holds school supply drive 79th District Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas starts her 2nd Annual School Supply Drive today. School supply items can be dropped off at Representative Haa…

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Godspell at The Grove, JoJo Awinongya Wins Again, Pritzker's New Running Mate and More... 11:00

1M ago11:00

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, we begin with a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production of Godspell at "The Grove", directed by Matt and Andrew McBurnie—a unique father-son collaboration bringing heart and hope to the stage. Then, we celebrate another big win for rising boxing star JoJo Awinongya of Joliet, who adds another national t…

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